The Chairman of Finmeccanica, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, states in no uncertain terms that he has never created illegal funds nor has he ever paid or ordered anyone to pay money to politicians or political parties.
He also reiterates that Lorenzo Cola has never been a close adviser, as claimed by certain media outlets.

Rome, 22 November 2011
Statement by Finmeccanica Chairman Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
The Chairman of Finmeccanica, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, states in no uncertain terms that he has
never created illegal funds nor has he ever paid or ordered anyone to pay money to politicians or
political parties.
He also reiterates that Lorenzo Cola has never been a close adviser, as claimed by certain media
outlets.
Mr. Guarguaglini expresses his trust in the judiciary, which has already clarified the facts of the Digint
case, in which no Finmeccanica Director or Manager has been implicated.
Finmeccanica plays a leading role in the global aerospace and defence industry, and participates in some of the sector’s biggest international programmes through its
group companies and thanks to well-established alliances with European and US partners. A leader in the design and manufacture of helicopters, defence and security
electronics, civil and military aircraft, aerostructures, satellites, space infrastructure and defence systems, Finmeccanica is Italy’s leading high-tech company. It also boasts
significant manufacturing assets and expertise in the transport and energy sectors; it is listed on the Milan stock exchange and operates via a number of group companies
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and joint ventures. At September 30 2011, the Finmeccanica Group had 71,050 employees, including 40,435 in Italy, approximately 10,600 in the US, more than 9,400 in
the UK, nearly 3,700 in France, nearly 3,300 in Poland and 990 in Germany. Over 85% of the Group’s employees are based in our three “domestic” markets (Italy, UK,
USA). As part of its drive to maintain and build on its technological excellence, the Finmeccanica Group spends 11% of its revenues on research and development.